MDNA XCX: Madonna & Charli XCX Tribute Night

Two pop eras share one dance floor on Friday, October 16. MDNA XCX is a tribute night built around Madonna and Charli XCX, and it takes over El Cid on Sunset in Silver Lake for four hours of late-night dancing. DICE lists it as free, which makes it an easy add for anyone building a plan around EDM in Los Angeles this month.

When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Where: El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Price: Free (per the DICE listing) Tickets: DICE

What to expect

The name does the pairing for you. "MDNA" nods to Madonna's catalog, and "XCX" brings in Charli XCX, whose club-pop records borrow plenty from the dance-floor tradition Madonna helped popularize. A tribute night like this usually means a set list of hits from both artists, remixes, and sing-along moments, rather than a live show by either star. The organizers haven't published a DJ lineup, so treat it as a party built around the music, not a headliner bill.

The flyer is a bold purple design with a black-and-white photo and the details: October 16, El Cid on Sunset, 10PM. It signals a night aimed at fans who know the choruses and want to dance to them. If you like pop-leaning club nights more than hard-edged warehouse sets, this one fits.

Getting there

El Cid sits on Sunset Boulevard in the Silver Lake and Los Feliz border area, a stretch with bars, music rooms and late-night food within a short walk. Street parking on Sunset and the side streets fills up on Friday nights, so give yourself extra time or plan a rideshare drop-off. Doors and capacity details aren't listed, so check the DICE page before you go, especially since a free listing can still come with an RSVP or an entry cap.

Planning a bigger night out? Browse more Silver Lake events and the full EDM category for other dance nights around town. It's also a solid pick among the things to do in Los Angeles on a Friday night when you want music, a crowd and no cover.

Quick tips

• Arrive early if you want room to dance, since free nights tend to fill quickly.
• Bring ID, as late-night venues on Sunset often check it.
• Confirm the details on DICE the day of the event, in case timing or entry rules change.

Dress is up to you. Tribute nights like this tend to reward a little costume or a favorite era of either artist, but nobody needs a themed outfit to join in.